Singer/songwriter Tracy Newman will present “An Intimate Evening with Richard Goldman.” The evening will include original songs written by Goldman from his albums “Cows N’ Girls” and “Dreadful Sorrow,” as well as stories and questions from Newman about Goldman’s career and songwriting process. Goldman is also an accomplished copywriter who is responsible for some well-known taglines on movie posters. You can check out his work at http://yout.be/t2rplNTKvXQ. Newman is former TV writer/producer who has garnered an Emmy and Peabody Award…

Odyssey Theatre Ensemble and Los Angeles Women’s Shakespeare Company present an elegant, all-female classical production of Hamlet as revealed through women’s voices. Continuing the LAWSC tradition of upending our expectations of Shakespeare’s familiar texts by pricking our ears to listen anew to his masterful characters and plotting, the production evokes a politically dynamic, sexually provocative and spiritually awakened frame of reference. A highly accomplished cast of women is led by LAWSC founder/artistic director Lisa Wolpe in the title role, with…

Tuesday evenings, September 3 – November 26 (13 weeks), 7:15pm to 9:15pm YWCA Auditorium YWCA Santa Monica/Westside 2019 14th Street Santa Monica CA 90405 Brought to you by the YWCA Women’s Partnership and UCLArts and Healing. Are you feeding yourself the myth that you are “just not the creative type” or that it’s too late to explore your artistic interests? Tired of spinning your wheels and struggling in a rut? Do you crave supportive companions to walk with on the…

Reception: Saturday, September 7, 5-7pm Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10am-5:30pm, Saturday, 11am-5:30pm On Valentine’s Day 1953, LA native Don Bachardy (age 18) and internationally recognized British author Christopher Isherwood (age 48) began a relationship that would last thirty-three years, until Isherwood’s death in 1986. A film about their life together, Chris & Don: A Love Story, was released in 2008. Their home in Santa Monica Canyon was a salon for the local artworld and a mecca for artists, writers and composers…

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Santa Monica Repertory Theater, the critically acclaimed Westside theater company, launches a new theater festival, WaveFest, September 7–October 13 at the Church in Ocean Park. WaveFestwill be comprised of three “waves” of short plays over six weekends. Centered on the theme “Go West,” the plays will explore many stories of the Westside and Southern California through the lens of history, neighborhood, cultural group, class status, age, myths, and the entertainment industry. Plays will include pieces by contemporary Los…

Ara Dymond: Famous, New York, Modernism Everywhere is the first museum exhibition in California by New York-based artist Ara Dymond. It is a mixed media installation, in which sculpture and video function as allegorical actors in a theatrical setting that explores the critical tensions between art and life. Opening reception: September 12, 2013 7-9 pm On view September 13 – November 16, 2013 https://smmoa.org/programs-and-exhibitions/ara-dymond-famous-new-york-modernism-everywhere/

BODYTRAFFIC Westsiders know how to navigate L.A.’s grid-locked streets. But BODYTRAFFIC is one jam you’ll want to get stuck in. This vibrant repertory dance company lives and thrives in Los Angeles while recruiting talent from around the globe to create world-class contemporary dance in our City of Angels. Their inspiring and growing body of work has surged them to the forefront of the dance world and named them Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch in 2013.” Program will feature the world premiere of…

A sexy, savage, darkly comic (and very modern) take on the battle of the sexes, David Greig’s new version of August Strindberg’s psychological thriller will now make its Los Angeles Premiere in a co-production between two of the city’s most respected theaters, the Odyssey Theatre Ensemble and The New American Theatre. In this toxic triangle, Adolph anxiously awaits the return of his wife to their seaside resort while being comforted by his worldly advisor, Gustav. But comfort soon turns to destruction as old wounds…

On October 25th and 26th 2013 at 8:30pm Inked Dance, in conjunction with Highways Performance Space, will present “Nightmares.” This evening length work combines elements of dance, theater, and film into a dynamic, athletic, and vivid performance piece that tackles our deepest fears. Just in time for Halloween, this performance is guaranteed to make even the strongest person squirm. Inked Dance’s artistic director/ composer Brian Moe joins lighting designer Nicholas Davidson to envelope the audience in suspenseful environment where their…

“Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!” workshop, as seen on PBS, is a 1 day workshop for busy adults who want to learn to play guitar but don’t have time for weekly lessons. Students provide their own acoustic guitar. http://commed.smc.edu/index.cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInformation&int_class_id=42639

SUREFIRE is an innovative, groundbreaking event for high school girls, where you can ask anything, learn anything, become anything! We fill the space in-between school and home where you can get answers to the questions you have, from the organizations & experts you trust. We have workshops designed just for girls and speakers on the main stage for the parents. Workshop leads include Asha K from MTV and Intern Queen Lauren Berger. Speakers include Randi Zuckerberg and Betty DeGeneres.

Los Angeles Children’s Theater presents a delightful production of ALADDIN at The Little Theater. Professional actors bring to life the classic tale of a young man duped by an evil sorcerer into seeking a genie’s magic lamp. Young Aladdin encounters many challenges on his adventure, falls in love with a beautiful princess and meets her grumpy, Sultan father. Along the way, he has several revelations, learns magic tricks, and flies from place to place on a “magic carpet.” The show…

Enjoy a swim with the SCAQ Swim Club which has offered workouts for 33 years in Santa Monica. Our coaches assist adult swimmers in becoming technically proficient and how to work out correctly. Free but space limited: RSVP SCAQ@SWIM.net or 310-390-5700

The fifth-annual Taste of Italy, a cultural-gastronomic event to benefit the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles (IAMLA), will take place on October 12th in downtown Los Angeles. Taste of Italy showcases over sixty of the region’s best restaurants and Italian and California-Italian wineries, as well as celebrity chefs, live entertainment, cooking demonstrations and celebrity appearances. Participating food purveyors will include: Drago Centro, Fabio Viviani’s Cafe Firenze, Toscanova, Locanda Del Lago, Casa Nostra, Trattoria Neapolis, Il Fornaio, GROM, and Dominick’s. …

Our Town By Thornton Wilder September 28 – October 20, 2013 Fridays & Saturdays 8PM, Sundays 2PM Directed by Michele Martin Gossett Produced by Thomas A. Brown Winner! 1938 Pulitzer Prize Winner for Drama. Described by Edward Albee as “…the greatest American play ever written,” the story follows the small town of Grover’s Corners through three acts: “Daily Life,” “Love and Marriage,” and “Death and Eternity.” Narrated by a stage manager and performed with minimal props and sets, audiences follow…

Winner of the Kevin Kline Award for Outstanding New Play, Falling makes its West Coast debut with one of the most awarded young theatre companies in Los Angeles, Rogue Machine. Winning upwards of 50 awards (including Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle, LA Weekly, Ovation, Garland, and BEST PRODUCTION two years in a row), the company was lauded as “Best Theatre Company of 2012” by the LA Weekly. Boldly exploring the dynamic and complicated reality of a family with an autistic…

On October 25th and 26th 2013 at 8:30pm Inked Dance, in conjunction with Highways Performance Space, will present “Nightmares.” This evening length work combines elements of dance, theater, and film into a dynamic, athletic, and vivid performance piece that tackles our deepest fears. Just in time for Halloween, this performance is guaranteed to make even the strongest person squirm. Inked Dance’s artistic director/ composer Brian Moe joins lighting designer Nicholas Davidson to envelope the audience in suspenseful environment where their…

Los Angeles Children’s Theater presents a delightful production of ALADDIN at The Little Theater. Professional actors bring to life the classic tale of a young man duped by an evil sorcerer into seeking a genie’s magic lamp. Young Aladdin encounters many challenges on his adventure, falls in love with a beautiful princess and meets her grumpy, Sultan father. Along the way, he has several revelations, learns magic tricks, and flies from place to place on a “magic carpet.” The show…

Special Performances A new series of special concerts by award-winning Conservatory musicians, internationally renowned faculty, invited friends and guests who are all making their mark in classical music today. The Calidore String Quartet, described as “a miracle of unified thought…” (La Presse, Montreal) and “nothing short of a revelation” (Calgary Herald), has established an international reputation for its informed, polished and captivating performances. Recent performances include debuts at prestigious festivals including Verbier and Ravinia, the Schneider Concert Series (New York,…

A NIGHT FOR THE BUFFALO http://soulsecretservice.com/benefit-for-buffalo-field-campaign/ Sunday, October 13 5-9 pm A fundraiser for The Buffalo Field Campaign, a non-profit that protects and reports on the Last Continuously Wild Buffalo herd. The Buffalo Field Campaign is the only group working in the field, everyday, to stop the slaughter and harassment of Yellowstone’s last continuously wild buffalo herd.Yellowstone has the ONLY genetically-pure, truly wild buffalo herd that still exists. These are the ancestors to the great herds that once roamed North…

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If you feel you are grieving the loss of a loved one or grieving any form of loss, please come to find support, information and healing. We welcome you to a very supportive and confidential setting, The support group will run for 5 weeks: October 14, 21, 28, November 4th and 11th. No registration is required, but please send an email if you can: Office@churchop.org so we know approximately how many to prepare for. If you decide at the last…

On October 25th and 26th 2013 at 8:30pm Inked Dance, in conjunction with Highways Performance Space, will present “Nightmares.” This evening length work combines elements of dance, theater, and film into a dynamic, athletic, and vivid performance piece that tackles our deepest fears. Just in time for Halloween, this performance is guaranteed to make even the strongest person squirm. Inked Dance’s artistic director/ composer Brian Moe joins lighting designer Nicholas Davidson to envelope the audience in suspenseful environment where their…

Join us at the YWCA Santa Monica/Westside for the Week Without Violence, October 14 – 19, a national campaign that focuses on practical alternatives to violence, bringing us a more peaceful and healthy community. Free events for the community that week include: 4 different Self Defense Workshops for all ages (3 to adults), Meditation/Relaxation Workshop, Tai Chi Workshop, 2 different Yoga Workshops. All events are free, must pre-register. For times details and registration, go to www.smywca.org or call: (310) 452-3881.…

On October 25th and 26th 2013 at 8:30pm Inked Dance, in conjunction with Highways Performance Space, will present “Nightmares.” This evening length work combines elements of dance, theater, and film into a dynamic, athletic, and vivid performance piece that tackles our deepest fears. Just in time for Halloween, this performance is guaranteed to make even the strongest person squirm. Inked Dance’s artistic director/ composer Brian Moe joins lighting designer Nicholas Davidson to envelope the audience in suspenseful environment where their…

To find out what maintenance and repairs are required under the Rent Control Law and the City’s building code, plan to attend this free seminar at the Main Public Library. Rent Control staff and a guest speaker from Santa Monica’s Code Compliance Division will overview basic standards for maintaining residential rental units. Learn what happens when complaints are filed with Rent Control and/or Code Compliance. The event is open to tenants, managers and landlords alike. Please call Rent Control to…

At the tail end of the fall equinox, Wolvesmouth creator Craig Thornton begins a two-week residency at the Santa Monica Museum of Art. Cut Your Teeth is an exquisitely calibrated culinary experience mounted in the Museum’s Main Gallery. Drawing inspiration from the visceral elements of nature, Thornton and artist Matthew Bone will transform the Museum into an overgrown installation of organic, vegetal, and skeletal forms. Each evening, guests will come together to dine in a dark and mysterious wonderland. This…

At the tail end of the fall equinox, Wolvesmouth creator Craig Thornton begins a two-week residency at the Santa Monica Museum of Art. Cut Your Teeth is an exquisitely calibrated culinary experience mounted in the Museum’s Main Gallery. Drawing inspiration from the visceral elements of nature, Thornton and artist Matthew Bone will transform the Museum into an overgrown installation of organic, vegetal, and skeletal forms. Each evening, guests will come together to dine in a dark and mysterious wonderland. This…

At the tail end of the fall equinox, Wolvesmouth creator Craig Thornton begins a two-week residency at the Santa Monica Museum of Art. Cut Your Teeth is an exquisitely calibrated culinary experience mounted in the Museum’s Main Gallery. Drawing inspiration from the visceral elements of nature, Thornton and artist Matthew Bone will transform the Museum into an overgrown installation of organic, vegetal, and skeletal forms. Each evening, guests will come together to dine in a dark and mysterious wonderland. This…

6 Tuesday Meetings: October 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th and Nov. 5th & 12th 7pm-8:30pm Did you know it takes more than 2,400 gallons of water to produce a pound of beef? You save more water by not eating a pound of beef than by not showering for 6 months! Join a FREE Sustainable Works Green Living Workshop and learn how information like this will help you save money and positively impact your family, community, and ultimately the planet! Encourage your…

IF YOU LIKE TAP , RIVERDANCE, IRISH DANCING…. YOU WILL LOVE CLOGGING!!! A 2 HOUR DANCE WORKSHOP IN THIS FUN AMERICAN EANCE THAT IS COMPARED TO AN AMERICAN VERSION OF RIVERDANCE! NO TAPS REQ. FOR FIRST CLASS. TUES., OCT. 15TH FORM 7-9 PM. FEE- $25.00 ALL WELCOME. CLASS WILL START WITH SOLID BASICS AND MOVE ON TO SOME CLASSIC SLOGGING STEPS. WANT TO BURN SOME CALORIES FAST ? THIS DANCE WILL GET YOU IN SHAPE…. FAST!!!! HELD AT MALIBU CITY…

Scion presents Project Ethos LA Fashion Week with a dynamic line up of fashion, music & art, powered by French Tuesdays. Sponsors include Jin & Quinn, TNT Agency, and The Fashion Law Group with official hair care sponsor Sebastian Professionals premiering their alter ego collection in a one-of-a-kind hair show. Midori will sponsor the art gallery while Lab Art showcases two of their talented live artists. Highlights from the fashion show include Andre Soriano from Rhianna’s Styled to Rock, Vitamin A Swimwear, along with eight…

On October 25th and 26th 2013 at 8:30pm Inked Dance, in conjunction with Highways Performance Space, will present “Nightmares.” This evening length work combines elements of dance, theater, and film into a dynamic, athletic, and vivid performance piece that tackles our deepest fears. Just in time for Halloween, this performance is guaranteed to make even the strongest person squirm. Inked Dance’s artistic director/ composer Brian Moe joins lighting designer Nicholas Davidson to envelope the audience in suspenseful environment where their…

At the tail end of the fall equinox, Wolvesmouth creator Craig Thornton begins a two-week residency at the Santa Monica Museum of Art. Cut Your Teeth is an exquisitely calibrated culinary experience mounted in the Museum’s Main Gallery. Drawing inspiration from the visceral elements of nature, Thornton and artist Matthew Bone will transform the Museum into an overgrown installation of organic, vegetal, and skeletal forms. Each evening, guests will come together to dine in a dark and mysterious wonderland. This…

At the tail end of the fall equinox, Wolvesmouth creator Craig Thornton begins a two-week residency at the Santa Monica Museum of Art. Cut Your Teeth is an exquisitely calibrated culinary experience mounted in the Museum’s Main Gallery. Drawing inspiration from the visceral elements of nature, Thornton and artist Matthew Bone will transform the Museum into an overgrown installation of organic, vegetal, and skeletal forms. Each evening, guests will come together to dine in a dark and mysterious wonderland. This…